Career Catalysts: Navigating Careers in Chemical Education and Teaching

Join us and Dr. Jennifer Schwartz Poehlmann, Senior Lecturer and Introductory Course Coordinator for the Department of Chemistry at Stanford University, for a candid, nuts‑and‑bolts conversation for graduate students interested in chemical education and teaching-focused positions in chemistry.

Drawing on experience both applying for and evaluating lecturer candidates, this session demystifies the application process and helps you think about what makes for a clear, compelling teaching profile. Bring your questions and expect practical strategies you can act on right away, honest insights into how committees read materials, and guidance on choosing roles that fit your strengths and goals.

Topics to be covered include:

• What hiring committees look for in teaching/education candidates
• Application and interview strategy
• Thinking about your Teaching Philosophy
• Finding your fit – how do roles differ between community colleges, PUIs, public/private, and more

If there are specific topics that you'd like to have addressed in the session, please email: %20jks425 [at] stanford.edu (jks425[at]stanford[dot]edu)

Light refreshments will be served.